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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 31, 1901. 
with their own Lliage, b.ought cut s,me surprisingly 
good exhibits. Messrs. D. & W. Croll, Dundee, were 
placed first ; Messrs. Townsend & Sons, Worcester, 
were a very close second ; and those shown by Messrs. 
Perkins & Sons were not far removed as third. 
Hardy flowers were well represented. Messrs. 
Harkness & Son, Bedale, Yorks, were at the top 
in the nurserymen’s section, followed by Messrs. 
G. Gibson & Co., Bedale, and Kerr Bros , Dum¬ 
fries, for second and third places. 
Messrs. Harkness & Son were also first for a 
collection of bulbous plants, Gladioli and Liliums 
figuring very conspicuously in the exhibit. 
Carnations were well shown and we were pleased 
to note that all dressing was excluded, and they were 
shown in their native " costumes.” Messrs. Camp¬ 
bell & Sons, High Blantyre, Mr. W. B. Vernon, 
West Frankton, and Mr. A. Watts, St. Asaph, were 
the three chief prize winners. 
Messrs. Harkness & Son were first for eighteen 
spikes, distinct, of Gladioli; Messrs. Gibson & Co. 
were second ; and Mr. W. E King, Leominster, 
third. 
For twenty-four blooms of show or fancy Dahlias, 
in not less than eighteen varieties, Mr. S. Mortimer, 
Farnham, was placed first and Messrs. Keynes, 
Williams & Co. second. 
For twenty-four Cactus Dahl'as the positions of 
these two rivals were reversed. 
Messrs. B. R. Davies & Sons were the most 
successful exhibitors in the class for a box of Begonia 
blooms. All the blooms were of the highest quality 
and were greatly admired. 
For twenty-four bunches of hardy flowers, annuals 
and shrubs excluded, in not less than two varieties, 
to be tastefully arranged, Messrs. Harkness & Son 
were easily first; they were also first for twelve 
bunches. 
Messrs. Campbell & Sons were at the top of the 
list for twelve distinct Carnations, also for twelve 
distinct Picotees. 
The Eckford Silver Challenge Cup, to be given 
for the best thirty-six varieties of Eckford Swett 
Peas was withheld. Mr. Eckford also offered many 
money prizes for Sweet Peas. 
Mr. Robert Sydenham, Birmingham, also gave 
several money prizes for Sweet Pea exhibits. 
Wild flowers were well shown and were very 
effectively arranged. 
Fruit. 
Fruit has always been a feature of the Shrewsbury 
Show, and it is a common t xpression when viewing 
a good exhibit of fruit to say, Fit for the Shrews¬ 
bury Show.” Although there was a slight falling off 
in the entries of this year as compared with those of 
last, there were some most tempting displays, and 
the same high standard of quality was maintained. 
The decorated dessert tables were again the chief 
object of interest. The tables in this class are 
limited to io ft. by 4$ ft. Fifteen dishes only of 
fruit are allowed. Lady Henry Somerset (gardener, 
Mr. G. Mullins), Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, had the 
honour of securing the premier position. Grapes in 
this were a special feature, especially the Muscats 
of Alexandria. Brown Turkey Figs were also shown 
in fine form. It was a fine table of fruit, but surely 
Pears ought to be represented as a dessert fruit. 
Sir J. Pease, M.P. (gardener, Mr. Mclndoe), Hutton 
Hall, Guisborough, was a very good second, and ran 
very near for the first place, as there were only three 
points between them, the first gaining 115 and the 
second 112. Mr. Mclndoe evidently knows how to 
grow Melons, as some extra fine fruit were to be 
seen in this class. 
The Earl of Harrington (gardener, Mr. Goodacre), 
Elvaston Castle, Derby, was the owner of the third 
prize collection. 
Mr. Goodacre evidently places quality before 
quantity in his meihod of Grape growing, for the 
quality was as high as it possibly could be, but the 
size was somewhat below the average size for 
bunches seen at this show. 
Lord Barnard gardener, Mr. Tullett), Raby 
Castle, Durham, was fourth. The fruits were very 
good, but, in our opinion, the method of staging lost 
many points. 
Twenty dishes of fruit are difficult to get together 
in most establishments, and this class is therefore 
exclusively for a few with wide means. Twenty 
distinct varieties are sufficient to keep most exhibitors 
from this class, but when the stipulations are read it 
makes it even narrower in its radius. For instance, 
Pines, Strawberries, Raspberries, Bananas, Mon- 
steras and the Graoadillas are excluded. Mr. 
Mullins was the proud winner of the first position in 
this difficult class, but his collection very much 
lacked variety, as only four kinds of fruit were put 
up. The total number of points gained for this 
exhibit was 130. Mr. Goodacre was not far behind, 
as he scored 125 points, and if some of his bunches 
of Grapes had been of a trifle higher standard, he 
would doubtless have beaten Mr. Mullins. Pears 
were well represented in this exhibit. Nearer 
still were the second and third, as there was only 
the difference of one point These were shown by 
Mrs. F. Need (gardener, Mr. Jones), York House, 
Great Malvern. 
J. Martin, Esq. (gardener, Mr. R. Cairns), Balrud- 
dery, Dundee, was fourth. The number of points 
scored was 120. Many were doubtlessly lost through 
the Grapes being unfinished. 
The Executors of the late J. Corbett, Esq (gar¬ 
dener, Mr. F. Jordon), Drcitwich, won the first 
prize in the smaller class for twelve dishes of fruit. 
The Plums and Figs were very fine. Lord Bagot 
(gardener, Mr. Thomas Bannerman), Blithsfield, 
Rugeley, was second. These were the only two 
exhibitors in this class, which is remarkable when 
the first prize was £10 and the collection within the 
scope of such a large number of gardeners. The 
competition for the highest position in the class for 
twelve bunches of Grapes in not less than four 
varieties is always watched with interest, and this 
year there was no lack of antagonism. The result 
of the judging showed Mr. Cairns at the top of the 
pole with ninety-six points. Scotland also claimed 
the second prize, it being awarded to Messrs. D 
& W. Buchanan, Kippen, Stirling. The number 
of points which this exhibit gained was eighty-three; 
the third prize collection gained eighty-one, it was 
exhibited by Lord Hastings (gardener, Mr. Shingle), 
Melton Constable. Mr. Mullins also exhibited in 
this class and with 75 points was awarded the fourth 
prize. 
Muscats of Alexandria were well shown by Mr. 
Bannerman in the class for four bunches ; J. C. 
Waterhouse, Esq. (gardener, Mr. Hall), Prestbury, 
Macclesfield, was very close for second place, staging 
Muscat of Alexandria and Madresfield Court. Black 
Hamburghs were in fine form in the class for three 
bunches ; Lord Trevor (gardener, Mr. W. Daws), 
Brynkinalt, Chirk, was first. In the class for three 
bunches of Muscat of Alexandria some very good, 
well-beiried, tapering bunches were shown, especially 
in the first prize exhibit shown by Mr. W. Nield, 
Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. 
Mr. J. C. Waterhouse was the most successful 
exhibitor in the class for two bunches of Madresfield 
Court. 
Mr. W. Nield won the first prize for three 
bunches of white Grapes. 
Lord Hastings sent the first prize exhibit in the 
class for two bunches of Black Alicante. 
Single Melons, to be judged by flavour, were well 
shown, and were the scene of some very close and 
difficult judging. 
SiDgle dishes of fruit were well represented and 
the classes all well filled. Space will not allow of 
all the classes being dealt with, so the smaller ones 
we leave omitted. 
Vegetables. 
Several of the leading seedsmen offered prizes of a 
substantial nature for collections of vegetables 
grown from their seeds. As is quite a usual thing, 
Mr. Beckett, gardener to Lord Aldenham, was well 
to the front, and performed “ the hat trick” with 
first prizes offered by Messrs. Sutton & Sons, James 
Carter & Co. and Webb & Sons. 
In the class for prizes offered by Messrs. Murrell 
& Co., local seedsmen. Sir W. Honyman, Bart, 
(gardener, Mr. Birch), Christchurch, was the most 
successful. Mr. R. Sydenham also offered prizes 
for separate dishes of vegetables. 
Io addition to these there was a large number of 
classes provided by the society, but somehow the 
prizes are not so large as they deserve to be com¬ 
pared with the other sections, thus giving little 
encouragement to growers to exhibit their produce. 
Miscellaneous. 
There were a large number of honorary exhibits, 
and to give a detailed description of them would 
occupy pages, therefore we can only give a list efthe 
recognitions which the committee bestowed on 
them. 
Gold Medals :—Messrs. Rivers & Son, Sawbridge- 
worth, for a collection of orchard house trees in fruit 
in pots ; Messrs. Davis & Son Yeovil, for a collec¬ 
tion of flowering Begonias; Messrs. Dobbie & Co., 
Rothesay, for a collection of Pentstemons ; Messrs, 
Hartland & Son, Cork, for a collection of double 
Begonia, Gladioli, and Pelargonium blooms ; Messrs. 
Hobbies, Ltd , Dereham, Norfolk, for a collection of 
Dahlias, Begonias, Gloxinias, &c. 
Small Gold Medals Messrs. J. Peed & Son, 
Norwood, for Caladiums ; Messrs. Smith & Son, 
Worcester, for a collection of miscellaneous plants ; 
Messrs. Jones & Sons, Shrewsbury, for a collection 
of Sweet Peas, &c. ; Mr. Myers, for a collection of 
Zonal Pelargoniums; Messrs. Dicksons, Ltd., 
Chester, for a collection of herbaceous plants and cut 
flowers ; Mr. S. Mortimer, Farnham, for a collection 
of Dahlias ; Messrs. Webb & Sons, Stourbridge, for a 
collection of Sweet Peas, Gladioli, Gloxinias, 
vegetables, &c.; Mr. E. Murrell, Shrewsbury, for a 
collection of cut Roses; Mr. L. J. Ching, Enfield, 
for a collection of Ferns. 
Silver Gilt Medals :—Mr. J. H. White, Worcester, 
for miscellaneous collection ; Mr. Eckford, Wem, for 
a collection of Sweet Peas; Messrs. Jarman & Co., 
Chard, for a collection of flowers, fruit, and vege¬ 
tables ; Messrs. Hinton Bros., for a collection of 
Sweet Peas, &c. 
Silver Medals : -Mr. H. Deverell, Banbury, for a 
collection of herbaceous cut bloom ; Messrs. Gunn 
& Sons, Birmingham, for a collection of Phloxes; 
Mr. W. L. Pa tison, Shrewsbury, for a collection of 
Violas. 
Special prize to Messrs. Prichard & Sons, 
Shrewsbury, for a collection of Japanese trees. 
Certificates Mr. Trowndrow, Malvern Link, for 
a new variety of Scarlet Geranium ; Mr. S. Morti¬ 
mer, Farnham, for new Dahlia, Spitfire; Messrs. 
Hobbies, Ltd., new Dahlia, Miss Grace Cook. 
HORSHAM HORTICULTURAL.— August 22nd. 
The annual event of this society was held on the 
above date in an exceedingly pretty and convenient 
ground, called " Springfield,” London Road, by the 
kind permission of Mr. W. Hull, of The Crown 
Hotel. 
The weather was of an ideal character for a flower 
show, and all circumstances seemed to conduce to a 
most satisfactory and successful day. 
There was a great number of entries, and the 
majority of the classes were well represented. The 
general condition of the exhibits, indicated by their 
good colour, particularly the vegetables, that the 
district of Horsham had been more fortunate in the 
matter of moisture than a great many parts of the 
southern counties. 
Fruit and vegetables were distinctly the best 
features of the show, so far as competitors were con¬ 
cerned, and there were some large and excellent 
exhibits of honey and matters identified with its pro¬ 
duction and preservation. The following embraces 
the piiacipal results : — 
One of the features of the show was the circular 
groups of miscellaneous plants. Some very pretty 
effects were obtained, and the quality of the plants 
on a whole was good. The first prize group was put 
up by Mr. T. Sparks, gardener to Mrs. Alleard, 
Wimblehurst. Mr. P. Daney, gardener to Mrs. 
Creyke, Holbrook Park, secured the second prize; 
and the third prize went to Mr. E. Lawrence, gar¬ 
dener to T. Oliver, Esq , Tanbridge. 
Mr. Lisney, gardener to Mrs. Adlereron, Broom- 
hall, was at the top of the awa r ds for four Begonias 
in bloom. 
Mr. T. Sparks occupied the same posiiion in the 
class for four fiae foliage plants. There was some 
keer competition in this class. The other two 
prizes were won by Mr. Mausbiidge, gardener to 
Mrs. McConnell, Roffey Place, and Mr. E. Law¬ 
rence. 
Mr. Lawrence also carried off the highest award 
for four Palms, distinct. The honour of first 
position for four Caladiums fell on Mr. Sparkes. 
He maintained this position in the class for a siogle 
specimen fine foliage plant. Mr. Lawrence also 
exhibited a fine specimen in this class and was 
placed second. Exotic Ferns were well grown, 
especially those exhibited in the first prize collection 
by Mr. Sparkes. 
Some fine Pelargoniums were shown. Those 
which won the first prize were grown by Mr. 
Murrant, gardoner to W. Tintoff, Esq., Horsham. 
